This unit addresses ESSA standards relating to the scope and pathophysiology of common cancers (breast, prostate, colorectal, gynaecological, lung, head & neck, haematological); causes and prevention, medical and clinical considerations, treatments procedures; and the role for exercise in cancer incidence and recurrence and its clinical application for cancer patients and survivors to treat signs, symptoms and side effects of treatment. It also addresses the scope and pathophysiology of acute and chronic kidney diseases and common aetiologies; various clinical considerations; benefits of regular exercise training; and assessment and design of exercise interventions. Pulmonary rehabilitation will also be investigating different methods to assess exercise capacity and prescribe training for pulmonary conditions (including in diverse settings, via Telehealth, and educational programs) and considerations associated with clients using supplemental oxygen, and exercise.
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.